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    • E

      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Introduction to Economic Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Financial Systems, Economics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      361 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Lifelong Learning, Personal Development, Psychology, Curiosity, Open Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Diversity, Mindfulness

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      775 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations of Public Health Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Microbiology, Health Assessment, Sanitation, Program Evaluation, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Preventative Care, Behavioral Economics, Community Health, Data Literacy, Behavioral Health, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Emergency Response, Health And Safety Standards, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      641 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      R

      Rice University

      Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Mental Health, Mental Concentration, Stress Management, Personal Development, Resilience, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Overcoming Obstacles, Emotional Intelligence

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      828 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Liberal Arts, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, European History, World History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Psychology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      738 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Geneva

      Meeting Investors' Goals

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investments, Investment Management, Business Ethics, Wealth Management, Behavioral Economics, Financial Market, Decision Making, Market Dynamics, Finance, Market Data, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Mental Concentration, Psychiatry, Organizational Skills, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Working With Children, Neurology, Child Development, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      244 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Laboratory Research, Physics, Biology, General Science and Research, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la Psicología

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Development, Human Learning, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Child Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      146 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      708 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Problem Solving Using Computational Thinking

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Problem Solving, Computer Science, Disaster Recovery, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Design Thinking, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • H

      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Synapses, Neurons and Brains

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Psychology, Basic Electrical Systems, Network Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular child psychology courses

    • Introduction to Economic Theories: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge: The Examined Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Foundations of Public Health Practice: Imperial College London
    • Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations: Rice University
    • Ancient Philosophy: Aristotle and His Successors: University of Pennsylvania
    • Meeting Investors' Goals: University of Geneva
    • Vivre avec le TDAH à travers les âges: University of Geneva
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Introducción a la Psicología: Universidad Austral
    • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University

    Why Learn Child Psychology?

    Child psychology focuses on understanding how children develop from infancy through adolescence. It examines learning, behavior, emotional well-being, and relationships to support healthy growth. Learning child psychology can help you better support children in educational, clinical, or caregiving settings and build a foundation for careers in psychology, education, or child development.

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